The real Jesus

And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples and said to him, “Are you the coming one, or do we look for another?” Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he who is not offended because of me” (Mathew 11: 2-6.)

INSPIRED THOUGHTS

John, believing Jesus to be the long awaited messiah, erred in assuming he would immediately usher in an earthly kingdom; there by, putting an end to Roman rule. In captivity, the prophet grew impatient with Jesus; sending messengers to him from his prison cell. ‘Was he truly the long awaited savior; or should they look for another?’ Jesus responded by quoting an ancient prophecy describing the Messiah’s good works. He would heal the blind, raise the dead, and preach to the poor; the very acts he was accomplishing. Like John, many today have an inaccurate perception of who the messiah is. Knowing the real Jesus is an absolute necessity if we are to properly follow him.

Shortly after my conversion, I decided I could no longer call myself a Christian unless I actually knew who Jesus Christ was. I had to read the bible for myself; knowing full well, that in so doing, many of my previously held beliefs would be challenged and transformed. In order to grab hold of the truth, I had to abandon my fuzzy perceptions of God. As I read the scriptures, I came to accurately know my creator. Instead of being disappointed, I was filled with awe and wonder. The real Jesus is far more spectacular than any messiah I could have ever imagined.

Do you know the real Jesus; or are you clinging to uncertain perceptions? Have you invented a messiah, or have you discovered him? Read his words; uncover his works; his message; and his truth; and you too will find something more amazing than you’ve ever known; and your life will never be the same.

“Lord Heavenly Father, we seek to know the real Jesus. Place his words in our hearts; that we might walk as disciples; exhibiting obedience in all that we do. Help us to not run from the truth, but to embrace it. We love You Father, we praise You, and we thank You, and we ask and pray all of these things, according to Your will, in Jesus Christ’s name; amen.” God bless all of you.